1971 Land Rover Deluxe Safari Station Wagon Short Wheelbase

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This very late IIa came to us in turn-key condition as a viable daily driver. Rather than just 'turn it around' I saw its great potential. It had a bad rear main seal but rather than change the seal we fitted a fully-rebuilt engine. We also stripped the body to bare metal and did a complete respray inside and out and with a change from Pastel to Bronze green. We added a tropical roof and a set of rear jump seats and over the next 6 years brought it to what is arguably better than showroom condition.
In 3 shows, the worst recognition it received was first place. On a field of brilliant Aston Martins, Jaguars, Bentleys, Austin Healeys, Rolls Royces and Cobras this superlative machine took Best Debuting Restoration of the Day. In another event it was evaluated by a Chief Class Judge from the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and in approximately 3 minutes it was judged Best in Class.
Some might claim it's over restored. We certainly did not attempt this. In 48 years of restoring Rovers this probably qualifies as our pinnacle 88 Safari Wagon. Not only is it a head-turner but it also runs and drives impeccably. 

Comes complete with a new-vehicle warranty, a complete, restored original factory tool kit and a full set of correct Factory Parts, Workshop and Owner's manuals.
Below is a list of the restoration work performed on this Land Rover:
  1. Rebuilt transmission in 2006
  2. FAIREY overdrive fitted
  3. New door locks
  4. Rebuilt clutch hydraulics
  5. Rebuilt starter motor and solenoid
  6. Four-pipe tubular header & free-flow exhaust system
  7. WEBER 2-barrel carburetter
  8. Three-point safety harnesses
  9. All new door locks & latches with all keys
  10. Recent steering  tie rod ends
  11. Recently re-sealed steering box
  12. Upgraded heater
  13. Rebuilt oil pump
  14. Engine upgraded for unleaded fuel
  15. Recently rebuilt cylinder head
  16. Spin-on oil filter conversion kit
  17. New clutch and rear main crankshaft seal
  18. Four brake drums replaced recently
  19. Recently new brake master cylinder
  20. Recently new brake servo
  21. Recently new brake shoes all around [including hand brake]
  22. Recently new brake flex hoses
  23. Recently new swivel ball gaiters
  24. Recently new rear axles [half shafts]
  25. Recently new OLD MAN EMU gas pressurized shocks all around
  26. Recent new three-point safety harnesses
  27. Recently new wiper arms & blades, all rubber gaiters, wiper wheel box, voltage stabilizer, 80-amp alternator, brake light switch, fuse box, distributor,  speedometer cable, speedometer
Price;  $128,000